Elizabeth Galton is the former Creative Director of Links of London and founder of online boutique EG Studio. She is a visiting lecturer at several top UK universities and was appointed curator of Treasure, London Jewellery Week 2012.

Introduction. A Brief History of Jewellery: The origins of jewellery; Jewellery through the ages; Interview - Anne Kazuro-Guionnet; Project - Researching references. Jewellery Styles: Jewellery categories; Catwalk jewellery; Fine jewellery; Fashion jewellery; Interview - Kate Hillier; Interview - Lara Bohinc; Ethical practice; Case study - Ethical design; Interview - Stephen Webster; Project - The customer. Essential research: Sources of inspiration; Trend forecasting; Case study - Using trend research; Research practices; Customer research; Interview - Shaun Leane; Project - Creating a moodboard. Design creation: The designer's brief; Designing from your research; Computer-aided design (CAD); Case study - Head of design; Designing a balanced collection; Interview - Maeve Gillies; Project - Planning and recording your work. Design development and realization: The development team; Interview - Theo Fennell; Materials and sourcing; Pricing designs; Sampling; Case study - Product development; Case study - Collections management; Interview - Kasia Piechocka; Project - Design realization. Marketing: Creating a lookbook; Portfolio; Photographing designs; Branding; Communications; Case study - PR consultant and writer; Project - Creating a lookbook. A Career in Jewellery: Training; Contemporary designer; Case study - Brand designer; Design consultancy; Interview - Erickson Beamon; Interview - Nadja Swarovski; Portfolio and CV presentation; Conclusion. Glossary. Resources. Credits. Index. Working with ethics.